Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Is it legal to email a federal law enforcement agency a question and use an alias or pseudonym?

I'd like to ask some questions, but maintain my privacy.


Asked on 7/08/12, 8:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

The government would be able to trace the address of the computer and get your (likely) identity ... so I wouldn't do that, if there's anything sensitive. I'd ask an attorney instead. Good luck!

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Answered on 7/09/12, 8:28 am

Mostly likely,it legal to email a federal law enforcement agency a question and use an alias or pseudonym, unless there is a threat.There is no law, however, that says they have to answer it.

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Answered on 7/09/12, 4:13 pm


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